Assistant Sound Engineer Job Vacancy at BBC Media Action September, 2015

BBC Media Action is the international development charity of the British
Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), working in over 25 countries across the
world.
BBC Media Action works in partnership with local media agencies,
civil society organisations, and governments to achieve long term
development goals. We produce creative media content to inform and
engage audiences, and strengthen the media sector by building
professional skills and technical capacity.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Assistant Sound Engineer

Location: Abuja
Reports To; Senior Sound Engineer
Start Date: October 2015
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Duration of Contract: 1 Year

Job Purpose

• The Assistant Sound Engineer will provide high quality sound
  recording and editing skills for BBC Media Action – Nigeria for a
  variety of audio and video outputs on diverse platforms (radio, TV,
  film, Internet, etc.) to help us deliver dynamic and distinctive
  programming in accordance with BBC standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Senior Sound Engineer and the
  Executive Editor, and working with other Sound Engineers, help support
  all sound recording and editing needs of BBC Media Action – Nigeria.
• Along with the rest of the Sound Engineer team, take
  responsibility for technical safety in the studio and on location, and
  operate all equipment safely adhering to safety regulations.
• Along with the rest of the Sound Engineer team, take responsibility for proper use, care and storage of all sound equipment.
• Keep up with latest sound recording advances, methods and trends and implement them into your work,
• Assist in completing all relevant pre- and post-production paperwork.
• This may include location recording of radio dramas, field
  interviews, debates, in-studio recordings, public service announcements,
  or any other potential output on any platform.
• Help with post-production sound editing of programs, sound
  balancing of programs for broadcast, and delivery of final versions to
  deadline.
• Support the team in planning ahead of production, including
  recces, equipment prep, logistics, and consideration of health and
  safety issues from a sound recording perspective.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• A good first degree in electrical/electronic engineering, sound engineering or in any relevant field would be an advantage.
• Good oral and written English.
• Hausa language skills would be an advantage.
• Experience in recording sound for radio and/or TV in-studio and in a variety of outdoor settings.
• Experience recording sound for radio and/or TV for different programme formats, including drama, interviews, and debates.
• Experience editing sound for radio and/or TV programmes.
• Experience working with relevant computer software like
  Pro-Tools, Logic Pro Audio, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro and Adobe
  Premiere and After Effects.
• Experience in equipment handling/maintenance on location and in studio.
• Experience in technical and creative studio or outdoors set-up to accommodate varying filming and recording needs.

Competencies:

• The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have
  been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are
  expected to demonstrate these competencies.
• Editorial Judgement -Demonstrates balanced and objective judgement and the ability to learn BBC editorial guidelines and values.
• Managing relationships and team working – Able to build and
  maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Works
  co-operatively with others to be part of a team, as opposed to working
  separately or competitively.
• Resilience – Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own
  emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with
  provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is
  characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
• Influencing and Persuading – Ability to present sound and well-reasoned arguments to convince others.
• Decision Making – Is ready and able to take the initiative,
  originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decision
  made.
• Planning and Organisation – Is able to think ahead in order to
  establish an efficient and appropriate course of action for self and
  others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the
  relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources
  requirements.

NB: (A job description is a written statement of the
essential characteristics of the job, with its principal
accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and
experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not
intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the
duties involved.)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application
letter, capability statement and a detailed curriculum vitae (word
document please) with the position applied for clearly stated on the
application letter and the subject of the email “Assistant Sound
Engineer” to: assistantsoundeng@ng.bbcmediaaction.org
 
Deadline  28th September, 2015.